Carrot Orange Seeds (Gajar/गाजर के बीज)

Description

Carrot Orange Seeds: Carrots, one of the most loved and healthy vegetables, are packed with essential vitamins A, E, and K, as well as antioxidants like lutein and lycopene, which promote eye health. Growing orange carrots in your home garden ensures fresh, nutritious roots that enhance your diet. They thrive in containers, making them an excellent choice for balcony or terrace gardens.

About This Item

• Seed Quantity: 1000 seeds
• Growing Season: Winter, Fall, Rainy
• Best for Growing: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing (0.5–1 cm deep)
• Germination Time: 7–21 days
• Germination Temperature: 15–26°C
• Harvesting Time: 55 days
• Root Color: Bright orange

Recommended Grow Bag Sizes

• 15 x 15 (W x H)
• 24 x 12 (W x H)
• 18 x 15 (W x H)
• 24 x 15 (W x H)
• 15 x 12 (W x H)

Orange Carrot Growing Season in India

Carrots can be grown year-round, but they thrive best during winter and rainy seasons due to their preference for wet soil and cool weather. The best months for sowing orange carrot seeds in India are February-March, June-July, and October-November.

How to Grow Orange Carrots in Pots

Sow carrot seeds directly into pots or grow bags for optimal root development. Use a well-drained potting mix with organic manure, perlite, and coco peat in equal proportions. Maintain a soil temperature of 15–26°C for proper germination.

Carrot Plant Care Tips

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained, and loose soil with a pH of 6–7.
• Sunlight: Requires 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily.
• Watering: Water when the soil feels dry, but avoid overwatering.
• Temperature: Ideal temperature is 15–21°C.
• Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizer 4–5 weeks after sowing. Use low-nitrogen, high-phosphorous, and potassium-rich fertilizer to promote root growth.
• Pests & Diseases: Protect against aphids, flea beetles, and leaf blight with neem oil.

Orange Carrot Harvest Time

This variety of carrots matures in about 55 days. Check the size of the carrots before harvesting. Pull them gently once they reach the desired size.

Special Features

• Common Names: Gajar, Carrot
• Scientific Name: Daucus carota
• Plant Height: 15–30 cm
• Growing Difficulty: Easy